daynnethedrummer
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Scored on what the dealership and I both believe to be a 1968 Pearl Super Deluxe kit. Pretty good drums, I've gotta say. Thin, mahogany shells. If they are indeed luan, they've been treated in such a way that they are rock solid, because there isn't anything soft about this wood. They really sing. The wrap shows it's age, as it's faded in some spots, but the shells are like new! The bearing edges are flawless, and there's no warping or wood flaking around any drilled hardware. The shells really resonate, and have a nice warm sound to 'em. 14"x5.5" snare, 13"x9" rack tom, 16"x16" floor tom, 22"x14" bass drum.
I'm VERY pleased with the way they sound. Great vintage tone. They kind of remind me of my old Rogers kit I used to have.
The only thing that really holds me back from definitively saying "THESE ARE '68 SUPER DELUXE'S" is that the finish doesn't really match anything I've seen on catalog. I'd describe it as a gold or champagne sparkle finish, but the only remotely comparable finishes I've seen are an orange sparkle and a silver sparkle. Could be that it's aged to look this way; I guess; but I really doubt it. The color of the wrap is far too even around the shell for it to have faded from sunlight, so I dunno. The other thing is that (although I've seen it before), the badge doesn't match anything I have found on record (though admittedly, I haven't dug too deep) but the logos on the hardware all match the era. So I'd like some more insight on them, if at all possible.
Either way, you can tell these were built to be a higher end kit and I'm really happy with them. I brought these home for $300. Couldn't be more thrilled.
I'm VERY pleased with the way they sound. Great vintage tone. They kind of remind me of my old Rogers kit I used to have.
The only thing that really holds me back from definitively saying "THESE ARE '68 SUPER DELUXE'S" is that the finish doesn't really match anything I've seen on catalog. I'd describe it as a gold or champagne sparkle finish, but the only remotely comparable finishes I've seen are an orange sparkle and a silver sparkle. Could be that it's aged to look this way; I guess; but I really doubt it. The color of the wrap is far too even around the shell for it to have faded from sunlight, so I dunno. The other thing is that (although I've seen it before), the badge doesn't match anything I have found on record (though admittedly, I haven't dug too deep) but the logos on the hardware all match the era. So I'd like some more insight on them, if at all possible.
Either way, you can tell these were built to be a higher end kit and I'm really happy with them. I brought these home for $300. Couldn't be more thrilled.